Why Every Jurisdiction Should Have Automated Court Reminders - R Street Institute

Automated Court Reminders: A Solution for Jurisdictions

Reducing missed court dates by a third without adding extra burden to the criminal justice system can have a significant impact on a community. Many jurisdictions struggle with failures to appear (FTAs) in court, which impose significant costs on the government.

These costs include wasted court time, diverted attorney resources, and the burden of issuing and executing a warrant. Additionally, defendants arrested for FTA may face severe consequences such as job loss or temporarily losing custody of their children.

Many jurisdictions struggle with failures to appear (FTAs) in court.

Automated court reminders can help reduce FTAs, alleviating some of the pressures on the criminal justice system.

Author's summary: Automated court reminders can reduce missed court dates.

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R Street Institute R Street Institute — 2025-10-16

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